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Chapter 3

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Makoto looked at a circular thing in her hand and opened it.


"Are you sure this isn't make-up? I only like things that come natural." Ami shook her head and smiled.


"No Makoto. It's not make-up. Don't worry. Just keep it close to you."


"What are all these weird buttons for?"


"You can contact us all at any time if you're in danger. Press one." Makoto closed her eyes and hit a button. Minako popped up on the screen.


"Venus here."


"Wow. Cool. Can I do it again Ames?" she asked looking at the blue haired girl.


"No. That's enough for today."


"You had me worried there," said Minako with a sighed and then flipped off. Makoto closed it.


"Ummm, why are we getting on the ship?" asked Makoto.


"You don't have to you know. We just need to figure some things out. We're going to a city across the sea so, we though it would be best to travel in a boat."


"I get sea sick. Sorry. I'll take the train."


"We don't want you going alone. Take someone with you," said Ami.


"I'll go," said Seifer.


"Yeah! You still owe me lunch anyway," she smiled. Raven suddenly ran in and hugged Makoto.


"I love you I love you I love you I love you!"


"I feel so loved," smiled Makoto with amusement.


"Zell is the best person you could have ever introduced me to. We're both into the same things and he's so cute! Why didn't you call me to come down here sooner?" she asked getting angry.


"I thought you loved me. Now you're made at me. It's one of those days."


"Oh nevermind! Are you going on the ship?" asked Raven.


"Sea sick."


"Oh. Well, we'll meet you in that one town we're going to. Chow!" She then quickly disappeared.


"Makoto, can you transform?" asked Ami.


"No..... but I have a Gunblade!" Ami shook her head.


"Watch......Mercury Eternal Crystal Power, Make-Up!" A blue light filled the room and then there she stood in a short blue skirted sailor senshi outfit.


"I wish Makoto could do that," said Seifer with a grin. She throw a pillow at him.


"Wow! You're a legendary sailor senshi that my parents use to tell me about! Why didn't you tell me they really existed?" asked Makoto with wide eyes.


"Makoto, you're a senshi as well. As the royal Princess of Jupiter, that power was bestowed upon you. I don't know why you haven't received your powers yet," said Mercury typing on her computer.


"Princess?" asked Seifer. Makoto nodded.


"Yep. You've got it right bud."


"So Ami---"


"It's Mercury when I'm in this form."


"So, 'Mercury', what are we leaving for?" asked Makoto.


"Some evil is loose and have to stop it. It looks like you won't be going though---"


"What!?"


"You'd only get in the way and would be another target for them. It would be best if you and Seifer stayed her. I'm going to inform the other senshi." Makoto watched as Mercury left her. Seifer sat down next to her and placed a hand on her shoulder.


"Don't worry Makoto. You can always fight me," he grinned. She turned to him with a smile on her face.


"Could we, now?" He nodded and then lead her out of the room.


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Raven, happy birthday. This is one of your presents.....









(letting excitement get to head)

















(trying to annoy her)




















(::laughs evilly:: alright. I'll let you get to the good part Raven.....)


























Raven let out a giggle as her and Zell sat at the cafe talking about everything they had in common. They both loved boxing, eating, and having as much fun as possible.


"So, are you going to come with us girls to help fight?" she asked.


"Of course I will. Do you think that I would miss out on a fight like that?" he asked with a chuckle. She grinned and then looked at her watch.


"Oh boy. We'd better get going before we miss the ship."


"Alright." They both started out of town, walking fast to making sure they would get there in time. Raven suddenly turned when she heard some grunts and groans coming from another direction. She started in that direction where she saw Makoto and Seifer fighting at it. She watched her fellow warrior move just in time before the blade cut her. She could feel the cold tip on it as it sliced a hole where her stomach was.


"You moron! This was my favorite shirt too," she complained trying to get to her Gunblade, only to have him stop her.


"So?" He threw his Gunblade next to hers in the earth as she went to tackle him, only to be pushing against him with him laughing. She looked up at him.


"You're suppose to fall down!" He caught her off guard by falling where she landed on top of him.


"Is that better?" he asked. She nodded. She glared at him.


"It doesn't seem realistic with you just laying there. Show me what you've got!" He suddenly rolled over and pinned her, watching how her face went into shock.


".....Wow....."


"Now, let me mind you that I over power you so, you shouldn't tempt me."


"I told you to go easy but, you didn't," she pouted.


"That was my easy," he grinned. She sighed.


"You can let me up now......Seifer?"


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Raven continued to watch and nearly barfed at the sight before her. Well, actually, she did barf in a nearby push. She pulled out some water and washed the taste out along with some mouthwash.


"Ewww. I can't believe she let him kiss her," she whispered to Zell, while not looking at the couple. Zell growled.


"He's touching my sister...." Raven saw how he suddenly stormed toward them then decided to join him. She did want to help both of her friends you know.


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She looked up at him with no expression. Just blank. He was grinning at her as the blush rose in her cheeks. She hadn't responded to the kiss at all. She just seemed to be in shock. He turned his head to see Zell coming toward him with Raven on his heels.


"Leave her along Seifer," he growled.


"I'm waiting for a reaction," said looking down at the blank face.


Did he just kiss me? Why did he just kiss me? Well, duh, he must like me but, this is too soon. I've known him for a long time but, this is too soon. I don't even feel any attraction toward him

....Stop laying to yourself girl. Yes you do. You've been head over heels for him ever since you saw him.....

Stop it! Stop arguing with yourself. Get a grip and just forget that this ever happened

.....Yeah right. You moron. You should kiss the guy back! Duh! That's what you're suppose to do. It's the RIGHT thing....

No! No! No! Get out of my head you stupid little voice

....I"M NOT A STUPID LITTLE VOICE INSIDE YOUR HEAD YOU MORON! I'm your conscience!........
Conscience?
.....Yes. Now listen to me. Kiss him back!.......

Alright. I guess I will. I hope you're telling me to do the right thing.

........Trust me.......


Her hand suddenly went over to her cheek as she felt the sting.


"Get up Makoto!" She saw Raven leaning over her.


"What happened? Where's Seifer?"


"Zell and I managed to send him back to the garden. Now come on or else you'll miss the ship."


"I'm not going," she said sitting up.


"What?"


"I don't have a transformation pen."


"Oh. I'll put you in one of my suit cases," smiled Raven. Makoto shook her head.


"That's alright. I'd just be in the way. Now, you go and have some fun, alright?" Raven nodded and pulled her friend up.


"Don't mess with Seifer, alright? He's too strong for you."


"Alright. I promise I won't mess with him. I'll only pick," she smiled. Raven rolled her eyes.


"I've gotta go. See ya later! I'll write you! Chow!" She took Zell's hand and then they were off....













An: So, what do you think? No, Makoto's not mentally ill, she's deciding weather to "let her conscience be her guide" sorta thing......Watch out! Don't let you're nose grow! JK. Chow!